Yes, I agree there can still be an option for the monarch to create a royal dukedom for one of his sons in future, the obvious example being Prince Louis of Wales who could receive on such when his own father succeeds as king. Not sure what remains in the monarch's choice of "available royal dukedoms" to give out however? "Clarence"? That has some dark historic associations - but there must be others I'm forgetting about..
Four of the five previous dukes of Clarence died young (Lionel, Thomas, George and Albert Victor) so that may have created the impression it was an unlucky title. The only 'dark' association lies probably with George, the third holder, who was imprisoned for treason and executed in secret). On the other hand William, the fourth holder, lived to become king as William IV so the ill-luck associated with the title is not complete. It may be worth reviving it again.
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